TRANSLATED FROM THE BYZANTINE AND TAKEN FROM THE GREAT SYNAXARIUM
BY DESCENDANT CONSTANTINE J. GAVRAS
The glorious Great Martyr and brave athlete of the Lord, Theodore Gavras, was born in the XI-th century in a rural town of the theme* of Chaldia called Atra, from pious and illustrious parents, who bestowed upon him the same piety and glory. They had great wealth, glory and and many dignities, titles and privileges. They were the supreme rulers of the Eastern Lands*; of places like Chaldia and Coloneia and with lands bordering these areas.